Washington man jailed after brutal assault and death threats against partner

A man identified as Patrick English has been involved in a severe assault and threatening behavior towards his partner. According to reports, English had a restraining order against the woman but ignored it and continued their contact. The incident occurred at his home in Washington where he lost his temper and attacked her with a glass ashtray, which knocked her out and caused a head wound. He then threatened to 'chop her up' with a machete if she called the police. The victim was taken to hospital and had her head wound stapled shut; she reported suffering nightmares and sleep issues. English, aged 31, with 59 prior convictions, pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding and breach of a restraining order. Originally charged with wounding with intent, that charge was dropped. He was sentenced to 14 months in prison but will be released early after serving more than 7 months on remand. The court heard that his actions were partly justified by a misunderstanding, but prosecutors did not accept this reason. Judge Robert Adams emphasized that the restraining order remained in effect, and English's ongoing contact with the victim was a violation of that order.